I went to start the flying machine this afternoon, (not been started for about 3-4 weeks) and I had to crank it three times and that's very unusual. Normally it fires straight away, particularly, if its not been run for a while. I'm getting twitchy because it was also a bit reluctant on one occasion when we were away in St Ives, but only the once.
When it did start (after a bit of throttle - I don't normally give it throttle) it started a little bit rough for a second or two then settled down to running as smooth as ever but a rough start is also unusual. Prime suspect for any running problem for me is always the dizzy, but I also think it true that you usually get the gypsies warning in the form of lumpy running and cutting out etc, etc before catastrophe strikes. So I am inclined to wonder if its fuel related and in particular, fuel getting drained back to the tank, instead of keeping the rail and the supply lines primed. I don't know what its called but I think there is a pressure related non return valve in there somewhere?
I don't know if that is a sensible comment, but I am open to suggestions on what it might be. I doubt its the fuel filter as it ran beautifully on the St Ives trip but its done maybe 20k so I will change it next spring just for good housekeeping.
Starting issue - maybe!
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Re: Starting issue - maybe!
Don't know really what to say, it could be petrol related, it's not happen to me
But I always turn the key and wait until the warning lights go out,(giving it time to prime up the system) then dip the clutch and without touching the accelerater, only then do I turn the key,
And when it doesn't fire up 1st time, (this has happen on my gold and Lazer in the past) I jump out and disconnect the crankcase sensor give it a clean and reconnect the go through my normal start up (as above) and always fires.
Could be fuel filter, mind you never change it on the Gold probe since I bought it.
I know you keep it service regularly, could be just the plugs may need a clean?
So not very helpful, sorry
But I always turn the key and wait until the warning lights go out,(giving it time to prime up the system) then dip the clutch and without touching the accelerater, only then do I turn the key,
And when it doesn't fire up 1st time, (this has happen on my gold and Lazer in the past) I jump out and disconnect the crankcase sensor give it a clean and reconnect the go through my normal start up (as above) and always fires.
Could be fuel filter, mind you never change it on the Gold probe since I bought it.
I know you keep it service regularly, could be just the plugs may need a clean?
So not very helpful, sorry
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I would have the same thing occasionally, usually after a longer than few days without running and in cold, damp weather.
Probably a plug or lead affected by conditions, once warmed up it was fine.
Probably a plug or lead affected by conditions, once warmed up it was fine.
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Hi Malcolm.mojo98 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 21, 2020 6:33 pmDon't know really what to say, it could be petrol related, it's not happen to me
But I always turn the key and wait until the warning lights go out,(giving it time to prime up the system) then dip the clutch and without touching the accelerater, only then do I turn the key,
And when it doesn't fire up 1st time, (this has happen on my gold and Lazer in the past) I jump out and disconnect the crankcase sensor give it a clean and reconnect the go through my normal start up (as above) and always fires.
Could be fuel filter, mind you never change it on the Gold probe since I bought it.
I know you keep it service regularly, could be just the plugs may need a clean?
So not very helpful, sorry
By crankcase sensor can I assume you mean the crank position sensor? Sorry to be pedantic but there is also a vacuum valve on the rocker box. That will stop the engine if letting air in
. If its the CPS its just been renewed and in addition, my reading of the management system is that a faulty cps will allow the engine to keep running but not allow a start which it eventually did. Maybe I'm over worrying the problem and I need to get my hands dirty with plugs and leads.
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Re: Starting issue - maybe!
Yes your correct about the CPS, if faulty engine won't start,Sunfly wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 10:55 amHi Malcolm.mojo98 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 21, 2020 6:33 pmDon't know really what to say, it could be petrol related, it's not happen to me
But I always turn the key and wait until the warning lights go out,(giving it time to prime up the system) then dip the clutch and without touching the accelerater, only then do I turn the key,
And when it doesn't fire up 1st time, (this has happen on my gold and Lazer in the past) I jump out and disconnect the crankcase sensor give it a clean and reconnect the go through my normal start up (as above) and always fires.
Could be fuel filter, mind you never change it on the Gold probe since I bought it.
I know you keep it service regularly, could be just the plugs may need a clean?
So not very helpful, sorry
By crankcase sensor can I assume you mean the crank position sensor? Sorry to be pedantic but there is also a vacuum valve on the rocker box. That will stop the engine if letting air in
. If its the CPS its just been renewed and in addition, my reading of the management system is that a faulty cps will allow the engine to keep running but not allow a start which it eventually did. Maybe I'm over worrying the problem and I need to get my hands dirty with plugs and leads.
So roll up your sleeves and dig in, or just see how thing go, it may have been a bit of dampness.
our cars can be funny at times, like I said if mine doesn't fire 1st time I know that I have to disconnect the CPS and reconnect it then it fires, how strange is that,
Re: Starting issue - maybe!
Dodgy connection I guess. Trouble is, before I realised the exceptional value of a subscription to UKPOC and the access it gave to so many erudite guru's, (was that OK Trev), I kept on buying distributors every 30 to 35k miles! Seven in all for my 16v.mojo98 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 12:26 pmYes your correct about the CPS, if faulty engine won't start,Sunfly wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 10:55 amHi Malcolm.mojo98 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 21, 2020 6:33 pmDon't know really what to say, it could be petrol related, it's not happen to me
But I always turn the key and wait until the warning lights go out,(giving it time to prime up the system) then dip the clutch and without touching the accelerater, only then do I turn the key,
And when it doesn't fire up 1st time, (this has happen on my gold and Lazer in the past) I jump out and disconnect the crankcase sensor give it a clean and reconnect the go through my normal start up (as above) and always fires.
Could be fuel filter, mind you never change it on the Gold probe since I bought it.
I know you keep it service regularly, could be just the plugs may need a clean?
So not very helpful, sorry
By crankcase sensor can I assume you mean the crank position sensor? Sorry to be pedantic but there is also a vacuum valve on the rocker box. That will stop the engine if letting air in
. If its the CPS its just been renewed and in addition, my reading of the management system is that a faulty cps will allow the engine to keep running but not allow a start which it eventually did. Maybe I'm over worrying the problem and I need to get my hands dirty with plugs and leads.
So roll up your sleeves and dig in, or just see how thing go, it may have been a bit of dampness.
our cars can be funny at times, like I said if mine doesn't fire 1st time I know that I have to disconnect the CPS and reconnect it then it fires, how strange is that,
So now its left me with a mental health issue as they say. Every time I put the key in the ignition I always wonder if its going to start. Love the car but not the tempramental electronics. Had a busy day today sweeping leaves so I'll take a look nex weekend.
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I am sorry to interrupt your conversation but when you are referring to the CPS connector are you talking about the one under the bonnet under the coolant hose or the one under the car?
I ask this because I am currently experiencing a hesitation /cutting out problem on my car, the other night it would not start when visiting a friend (had to use their Volvo to get home).
Next day I wiggled the under bonnet CPS connector and it started.
I ask this because I am currently experiencing a hesitation /cutting out problem on my car, the other night it would not start when visiting a friend (had to use their Volvo to get home).
Next day I wiggled the under bonnet CPS connector and it started.
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